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CELEBRATING VIC ST. PIERRE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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On 2026-05-20, Representative Mark Harris (R-NC-8) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING VIC ST. PIERRE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY" in the House.

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CELEBRATING VIC ST. PIERRE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3664] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING VIC ST. PIERRE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY (Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today, we celebrate more than a birthday. We celebrate 100 years of American courage, sacrifice, and patriotism embodied in one extraordinary man. Vic St. Pierre turns 100 years old today, and what a remarkable century it has been. Through war and hardship, duty and courage, Vic answered the call to serve our country time and time again. From serving in the Marines during World War II, the Korean war, and the Vietnam war, Vic bravely marched into combat carrying the spirit of America with strength and honor. Born in Rhode Island and now a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, Vic joined the United States Marines at 17 years old, driven by a desire to serve and to see the world. What he gave in return was far greater: a lifetime of service and unwavering commitment to protecting the freedoms we cherish every day. Mr. Speaker, as America approaches its 250th birthday, stories like Vic's remind us why this Nation remains a beacon of freedom and hope for the world. Our veterans and servicemembers are the heart of this country. They are the reason our flag still waves proudly and why generations of Americans continue to live free. Today we celebrate Vic's 100th birthday and honor his extraordinary service and courage. May God bless him, his family, and the United States of America. ____________________

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CELEBRATING VIC ST. PIERRE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3664] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING VIC ST. PIERRE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY (Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HARRIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today, we celebrate more than a birthday. We celebrate 100 years of American courage, sacrifice, and patriotism embodied in one extraordinary man. Vic St. Pierre turns 100 years old today, and what a remarkable century it has been. Through war and hardship, duty and courage, Vic answered the call to serve our country time and time again. From serving in the Marines during World War II, the Korean war, and the Vietnam war, Vic bravely marched into combat carrying the spirit of America with strength and honor. Born in Rhode Island and now a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, Vic joined the United States Marines at 17 years old, driven by a desire to serve and to see the world. What he gave in return was far greater: a lifetime of service and unwavering commitment to protecting the freedoms we cherish every day. Mr. Speaker, as America approaches its 250th birthday, stories like Vic's remind us why this Nation remains a beacon of freedom and hope for the world. Our veterans and servicemembers are the heart of this country. They are the reason our flag still waves proudly and why generations of Americans continue to live free. Today we celebrate Vic's 100th birthday and honor his extraordinary service and courage. May God bless him, his family, and the United States of America. ____________________